January 2007 Archives

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Earlier this morning I told you about Jennifer Aniston's interview with People in which she talked about her most recent nose job. Or, as she likes to call it, necessary corrective surgery. Whatever gets her through the night. Now more than ever, it seems plastic surgery is a necessary evil for Hollywooders hoping to stay in the spotlight. Everybody's having something lifted or removed or plumped. There's no such thing as a natural beauty.

In this week's Daily Blabber video, I take a look at some of the celebrities who may have had a little something-something done -- like Jen (natch), Trashlee Simpson, Salma Hayek, Ivanka Trump, Posh Spice, Cameron Diaz, Paris and more -- complete with before and after photos so that you can judge for yourself.

So check it out: Celebrity Plastic Surgery 2

Equus1.jpgNothing creepier to me this morning than the thought of having to see little Harry Potter (aka actor Daniel Radcliffe) in the buff.

Harry is stripping down for a role in a London play called Equus, which is about a disturbed kid who blinds horses. I’m talking full-frontal.

For the folks out there who are into the boy toys – I'm sure Demi isn't the only one -- the show begins previews on Feb. 16 -- but don't bother bringing your camera to capture Harry's manhood for posterity. Pictures aren't allowed in any London theaters and a show spokesman says the staff will be "extra vigilant" about it for Equus.

I'm pretty happy about that.

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Purely for my own enjoyment... a shot Brandon Flowers of the Killers.

And for your enjoyment... an embarrassing story about me.

So I love the Killers – as I’ve told you. Brandon Flowers is such a showman and I love the way he gets lost in his own songs. Sappy, I know. I’m a total sap. So I’ve been bugging my sis – the one who’s always going to shows – asking if the Killers were coming back to the US on tour. Last Friday she sends an email. They’re coming back. Tickets were on presale the next day but – and it was a big but – you had to be in their fan club to get presale tickets.

Umm... I think the last time I was in a fan club was like Ralph Macchio’s fan club in 1984. (Paint the house, Danielson.) And I probably wasn’t even a legit member because I’m so friggin’ disorganized that I’m sure I never sent in my babysitting money for dues.

Anyway, needless to say, I now have Killers tickets and I’m an official member of the Killers fan club. Don’t be jealous now. Oh – and look for my “free shirt with membership” in a Daily Blabber video coming soon.

Jennifer Aniston hearts People magazine and did a quickie interview with them about her kiss with Courteney Cox, the nose job and more.

On working with CoCo again: "We had a ball. It was completely fun. I forgot just how much fun we have together in the work world."

On "the kiss": "It's a good-bye kiss. I don't honestly think people want to see Rachel and Monica have at it."

On the new schoz:" It's funny. I had [a deviated septum] fixed – best thing I ever did. I slept like a baby for the first time in years. As far as all the other [rumors], as boring as it sounds, it's still mine. All of it. Still mine.... Short of letting everybody have a feel, I don't know what else to do."

Perhaps one of the most boring interviews I've ever read, but I know you guys love your Aniston dish, so have at it.

The former Moesha star isn't smiling her trademark smile today. She's being sued -- for $50 million -- in a wrongful death suit stemming from her December car wreck.

You know that her insurance company will be dishing out the chunk of change, but I can't help but think ole Brandy isn't worth anywhere near $50 mil. Her last album didn't sell. I think her last movie was I Still Know What You Did Last Summer... in the '90s. And I so doubt that America's Got Talent put her into the Olsen income bracket.

I bet she's hawking her swag on eBay as I type... or planning a Tori Spelling type tag sale.

POLICEalbum.jpgWhen I was in middle school and my eldest sister was away at college, I would help myself to her bitchin' collection of concert tees that she left behind in her bedroom... which I had taken over. I got so many compliments from the older kids on my Echo and the Bunnymen shirt. Didn't know who they hell they were, but thought it was cool. Midnight Oil and INXS were faves too. And I loved her Dream of the Blue Turtle tee from Sting's first solo tour.

I'm going on about all this because the big news today is that the Police are reuniting for the Grammys, which take place on February 11. This is a big deal because, as my sis could tell ya all about, they all hated each other when the Police dissolved in 1984. The biggest drama took place between Sting and Stuart Copeland, who probably fought over whose frostilocks looked better. Men!

Word has it that this Grammy reunion will kick off some type of world tour... I'm sure my big sis will be there. L, if you are, pick up a new shirt... on me! I definitely owe you one.

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Any American Idol watchers with me today? I just finished up a new Celebrity Matchmaker game... and the topic is Idol. I didn't start watching the show until about two years ago. I just didn't get what the fuss was about and I definitely didn't think any of the winners would ever become "real stars." Man, was I wrong. Most of 'em are billboard gold. Anyway, in this little take five game, you match the Idol star to their hit album. So put on your thinking caps and give it a shot.

Report back here and tell me how you did.

You know I can't stand Sienna Miller. I'll spare you the whole backstory. But I had to pass along this item -- and video footage -- about the tease and her new BFF, Diddy.

See-See and Diddy were thick as thieves at Sundance last week -- when she wasn't hanging all over Josh Hartnett... or anyone else with testicles. Well now that they're back in New York -- where she is still lingering around for some reason (go home!) -- she's taken to all-night partying episodes with the new daddy. And while it all may be sweet and innocent, it doesn't necessarily seem that way when Diddy, who was wearing a "trapped rat look," goes dancing into her hotel in the wee hours of the morning.

Again, it all could be innocent – I love a good all-night partying session – but if it was, why would Diddy's people try to get the cameraman who recorded footage of them entering the hotel to erase the tape?

Just asking.

The couple that goes to rehab together stays together?

The Sun is reporting that troubled lovebirds Kate Moss and Pete Doherty checked into a rehab facility together yesterday. As one of the UK’s most popular couples, they were clearly recognized when they arrived at Capio Nightingale Hospital, but they registered for treatment using fake names. Kate – who was in rehab in 2005 after the Kate “Hoover Va” Moss coke scandal – reportedly told friends she’s helping her spiritual husband kick drugs once and for all.

“They arrived together and will be supporting each other,” a source told the paper. “They looked very much a couple as they came in and she is clearly worried about him.”

Let’s hope a miracle takes place and rehab works for them this time.

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John Mayer. Jessica Simpson. Grammys. TOGETHER!

Can you solve my little celebrity puzzle, Blabber-ers? Star magazine is reporting that Jessica Simpson will be John Mayer's date at the Grammy's on February 11.

If this goes down, this will be the first public appearance for the undercover lovers who have been hooking up since the summer. Since New Year's Eve they've been making the scene together here and there. But together at the Grammys in front of tons of flashbulbs? That, friends, will be a first.

Do you think John and Jessica will actually do it? Think this story is phony baloney? Talk to me.

Source: Star Snapshots

In this edition of "It Sucks to be..." I am going to spotlight R&B singing sensation Brandy Norwood. In December, she caused a car accident which resulted in the death of one person. Last week the story broke and it was said that drugs and alcohol weren't factors in the crash. So I thought -- case closed. No such luck. The California Highway Patrol (which is totally the group Ponch was in CHiPs) announced today that it's their recommendation that Brandy be charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for the fatal freeway crash.

What do you think? Do you think they're just making a big deal about this -- a month after the fact -- because Brandy is a celebrity? Is this a just punishment? Talk back.

PS: I swear this is the only photo of Brandy that I have, which is why I'm running it again. Tomorrow I'm buying a solo pic of Brandy so that I'm not in the photo with a vehicular manslaughter-er. I mean -- I may get kicked out of the PTA... if I had kids and was actually in the PTA.

PPS: See, told 'ya I'd buy a new pic today!

Related: Brandy Reportedly Killed Someone!

See what a little affair does for a celeb's starpower? Sad but true, Anne Heche is suddenly interesting again now that she's "running lines" with her Men in Trees costar James Tupper.

While the actress won't confirm that their reel love is now real love, here's what she told Entertainment Tonight about the actor:

"We have a beautiful relationship . . . I think people like to read a lot into the chemistry we have on the show, and I think it's fantastic. We all have a lot of chemistry. We love each other, we're like a family here, we all go out on the weekends. I'm obviously going through something personal in my life, and I don't know what is going to happen in my future."

Let me translate: They're sleeping together. They hope the ratings go up. She'll probably like women again in a month, so she's just enjoying things while they last.

"A GOOD old-fashioned sex tape pretty much guarantees you a star on Hollywood Boulevard."
- Aaron Eckhart to Fade In magazine

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America had yet another beautiful night. The Grey's Anatomy kids -- minus crazy Isaiah Washington -- did too. You gotta hand it to actors -- there's nothing they like more than celebrating... themselves! Check out the highlights and lowlights of the show that awards TV and movie actors in the Best & Worst of the 2007 SAG Awards photo recap.

There's been major speculation that Jennifer Lopez became a Scientologist because all of her new BFFs like Leah Remini, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise are all devotees, but in a recent interview she maintains that she's Catholic. However, Jen did let slip that she has a connection to the organization -- her father has been a Scientologist for 20 years!

"My dad has been a Scientologist for 20 years -- and he's the best man I know in my life. It's weird to me that people want to paint [Scientology] in a negative way. Like I said -- I, myself, am Catholic, so it's a different thing. But it's sad to me that people would look at it in that way."

That's the first time I heard that one. Well now if she does start dabbling, she can say she's been around Scientology her whole life. I bet that will be next. She's just taking baby steps for now.

In December, Angelina Jolie told Larry King that her mother was winning her long battle against ovarian cancer, saying "She's doing good" and "She's very strong and her spirit remains unbroken."

Sadly, 56-year-old Marcheline Bertrand lost her battle over the weekend. When she passed away at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, she was surrounded by her kids, Angelina and James Haven, as well as Angie's BF, Brad Pitt.

Marcheline trained to be an actress under the famous acting coach Lee Strasberg, but put her career on hold to start a family with Jon Voight. The couple split shortly after having their two children and Marcheline raised them on her own. She had been battling cancer for over seven years.

So sad.

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Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Forest Whitaker / THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Helen Mirren / THE QUEEN

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Eddie Murphy / DREAMGIRLS

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Jennifer Hudson / DREAMGIRLS

ChandraWilsonARM.jpgAfter the red carpet shuts down and it's showtime, the best part of award shows are the acceptance speeches. And I'll tell you right now that I'm a huge sap -- I sit there on my couch getting all choked up. It's pathetic. That's why I prefer to watch award shows alone. Anyway, the people behind the Screen Actors Guild Awards have been kind enough to transcribe last night's acceptance speeches for us. So this morning you can sit in your cubicle and shed a tear or two... or post a comment telling me what a loser I am for crying at award shows. Your call.

A couple of my faves:
CHANDRA WILSON, Grey's Anatomy: Okay. Well, I’m sorry, Paul, I got your dress all wrinkled… First of all, it’s about those 10 cast members sitting over there, and the other one in rehab. I mean, y’all are just… [laughter] holding me together. I thank you so much, ‘cause we pull this thing off every week. I love you all for it. Thank you, Shonda, for wanting me to do this role. Lord, bless your heart. And everything that you write for us, all those long things that you give me to say, do I have to keep saying all that stuff, those long paragraphs. Okay, thank you. To… oh my goodness, my family here, Mikey, at home the girls. Thank you so much for going on this ride with me, for having an agent and a manager that have been with me 15 and 19 years, respectively. For holding on to me, thank you so much. To – oh Lord – George Wolfe told me, “Look girl, you’re already talented or else you wouldn’t be in the room. So just go and do the work.” George said, “Just try to do the work every day.” And my friends, I feel you, so many wonderful friends I’m so lucky to have. And last but not least, just to be able to take this thing home to my girls, in particular, and hold it in front of them and say, “Look, with this skin and this nose, and this height, and these arms,” you know, “I’m here!” Whoo! Thank you Screen Actors Guild for taking me as I am. Thank you. Whoo!

E_GiseleTomBrady_136.jpgTom Brady is officially a shacker. Paparazzi spotted him leaving new gal pal, supermodel Gisele's apartment in NYC around noon on Thursday. Hehe. I always thought the walk of shame was funny in college, but when Tom Brady does it, it's so much better.

TMZ is reporting that a photog told the QB, "You're a lucky man." But Brady wasn't having any of it. "Come on brother, you're making me angry," he said before getting into a cab.

Next time, Tom, call a driver. And skip the hood over your face thing. It just makes you look suspicious. Besides, it's Gisele. What are you embarrassed about? The cat's outta the bag.

--Lindsey

Baby Spice, aka Emma Bunton, said she's "handing over the 'Baby' tag now to a deserving little new owner." The former Spice Girl and her boyfriend of eight years, Jade Jones announced they are expecting but didn't say when the baby is due.

The couple called the news "a great start to the New Year."

In December, after being diagnosed with endometriosis which can make getting pregnant difficult, Emma told the British tab, The Mirror, "Obviously I'd like to try for my own first. But I would be open to adoption."

Congrats!

E_VictoriaBeckham_68.jpgJust think, in 15 years or so they'll be a whole new generation of Spice Girls (and boys). Mel B is currently preggers with baby number two, Geri Halliwell gave birth to a daughter less than a year ago, and then there's Posh, who has been school shopping in L.A. for her brood of three.

--Lindsey

biel_jeter_070104_03(2).jpgI love that John Mayer keeps -- and updates -- his blog. First, he goes off on Isaiah Washington, and now this. He was asked 10 questions by Andrew Miller, a wannabe journalist who chosen in conjunction with Rolling Stone's, "I'm With Rolling Stone," reality show. So, John did what any good blogger would do. He posted his fairly witty answers about smoking weed and such online.

My favorite question, however, was if John had ever purchased girlfriend Jessica Simpson's music. His answer?

"I lisen to most new music released every week."

Hahahahahaha. Can you get any more noncommittal than that? He couldn't even be bothered to spell check "listen!" Hysterical. The Creamsicle is so breaking up over this one. Although who knows, maybe he'll get lucky and Jess won't realize what a slap in the face that answer was. I almost feel bad for her. Almost.

--Lindsey

Chad Lowe has never really done it for me. There's just no comparing him to Rob The-Love-Of-My-Life Lowe. I've always found Chad to be blah. Even his relationship and subsequent divorce to Hilary Swank was a bit blah. But I have to give the guy a little credit. He really does sound genuine when he thanks the Swank for standing by him in this interview with People.

"I was disappointed with her decision to go public with my sobriety," he says. "But I don't deny that I had a problem and that it strained our relationship. Was this the reason it ended? No. I've been sober for nearly four years and have never felt better. (I'm) forever grateful to Hilary for her support."

Chad also talks about his new gal pal, producer Kim Painter. It all sounds very blah.

What do you guys think of Chad Lowe? Love him? Hate him? Think he's blah?

--Lindsey

Apparently being Jude Law's little lady is a tough job. Sienna Miller gave this sob story to People at the Sundance Film Festival:

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"I was probably perceived for a long time as someone who was just famous for? well, for a reason, but wasn't taken seriously as an actress," she said. "People didn't want to pay attention to the fact that I actually took my work quite seriously.''

And we still don't. Sorry See-See.

--Lindsey

Victoria Beckham, who has bragged that she has never read a book in her life, has a blog, people. Oh, this is going to provide me with minutes of entertainment.

Here's a sample entry from the LA transplant's writing:

"I've been so touched by the support from all the people we've met. People in the street have been calling out things like 'Welcome home, we're so excited you're here.' That has been fantastic, and one of the best things about this trip."

I think la Posh should tell the truth. The only people saying things like 'Welcome home" and "We're so excited you're here" are the folks at the Scientology Celebrity Centre. And in between those sweet sentiments, they're whispering something else: cha-ching.

Related: Posh Spice to Tackle Sentences

In an ongoing effort to provide you with Jared Leto sucks stories...

Elijah Wood -- yes, the 4'10, 95lb., peace lovin' Hobbit -- tells Jane magazine about how Jared Leto tried to start a rumble with him at an award show last year.

"He was basically upset at the fact that I said I didn't like his band," Elijah told the mag. "He said that initially and then walked away." Then things got kicked up a notch. "I guess he thought I was laughing at him, but I was more shell-shocked and telling people around me, 'Whoa, I just got told off by Jared Leto for not liking his band.' And that's when he came back and grabbed me... I told Jared it wasn't personal. He acted like I'd been disrespecting him or speaking about his family. Things like that don't generally happen to me. I'm very non-confrontational. The whole thing was kind of ridiculous."

Apparently Jared had read the January/February 2003 issue of Blender, in which the Lord of the Rings star told an interviewer, "I would never try to be like other actors and attempt to make [music] myself. I mean, have you heard 30 Seconds to Mars? ... F---ing awful, man!"

Yes -- an interview from 2003. I can't remember things that I said last week let alone four years ago. Talk about holding a grudge. Further, if Jared is starting to beat down Hobbits, I just don't think anyone on Earth is safe.

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Faster than you can say "Derek Jeter and Jessica Biel make a cute couple," they've split. Which means? For one thing, Jessica is free to pursue Justin Timberlake, which seems to be her plan. As for Derek -- well, he's already rebounding with Gabrielle Union, who will keep him busy until baseball starts again.
The spark between Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson just won't fizzle out.

According to the New York Daily News, Owen and Kate are together right now in Australia, where Kate is filming Fool's Gold with Matthew McConaughey. They had split late last year after Owen skipped out on their Christmas and New Year's Eve plans because he didn't want to tangle with her family.

"Owen backed out because he didn't want to deal with the whole situation with her family," a source tells the paper. "There's [estranged husband Chris Robinson] and the baby, and also Goldie [Hawn] and Kurt [Russell] don't approve of the relationship."

So what do you think? Do you think Kate and the Butterscotch Stallion have staying power? Or are they prolonging their inevitable split? Talk back.

My sister Joyce never used to watch TV. Actually -- that's a lie. She would only watch ER, and when I'd call her between 10 and 11 on Thursdays, she'd practically hang up on me. Priorities! Anyway, she's branched out and now she's watching a bunch of shows -- like Top Chef, which is another one I get hung up on if I dare interrupt.

Joy: There's this little thing called a DVR...

Anyway, last night she caught her first bit of American Idol ever. (Yep, this is season six. At least it's good she doesn't follow the crowd.) It was a great first show to watch and she was laughing so hard. I think the highlight was that last chick, Isadora (aka "Julie"), who was a singing clairvoyant. She sang moaned the song "Lady Marmalade." It really didn't get better than that. Simon stood up and was like: I’m going home.

Ryan Seacrest, with his five o'clock shadow, amused me too. He kept trying to guess Isadora's real name... to her utter annoyance. I didn't know he could be funny. He should try that more often.

I really hope that the actual competition is good this year. It’s going to be hard to top the freak show audition thing right now. Who are these people?

Check out a recap of last night's American Idol: New York in TV Cocktail.

I don’t like Kirsten Dunst. Her voice goes right through me and she reminds me of this skanky girl from high school. (Grow up, Suzy!) My friend Natalie is going to be outraged by my anti-Kiki declaration as she loves her from Bring it On.

I'm sexy, I’m cute, I’m popular to boot.

Anyway, Kirsten has become a dating machine out there in La La Land. According to Us Weekly, she had lunch with Drew Barrymore’s ex, Fabrizio Moretti, on January 22. They’re friends but she wants more. Two weeks earlier she was putting the moves on The O.C.’s Adam Brody at the nightclub Hyde. More recently, she hooked up with Entourage’s Adrien Grenier.

Okay – so I’m a little jealous about that last one.

Apparently Kiki has been devastated since she broke up with Jake Gyllenhaal in 1980 2004 and has yet to find a guy she really likes. Poor thing. Let's hope that one of these fellas works out for her... though she's going to bring on the drama from Drew and Adam's ex, Rachel Bilson.

"This is a necessary step toward understanding why I did what I did and making sure it never happens again."
-- Isaiah Washington on checking into rehab for "psychological counseling" to treat his addiction to the f word

It seems like there's a rehab for everything, right? Maybe O.J. Simpson, the one guy in Hollywood who hasn't been forgiven, should check into rehab for murderers and America will love him once again. Oh wait -- rehab for murderers is jail.

Back to Isaiah... What a joke! I'd love to see him get the boot from Grey's Anatomy so we can start focusing on the show and not understanding why he did what he did.

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I don't know if this story -- from the new edition of Pop Bitch -- is true, but it's definitely a funny read and one of those things that I wouldn't be surprised to find out that it's true. Stranger things have happened in Hollywood.

Hope you're not eating your breakfast... It may cause you to throw up your Yoplait.

L.A. stars Matt Dillon and Marilyn Manson often bump into each other at Hollywood parties, awards shows and VIP events. Manson always says "hello" to Dillon. And Dillon always publicly blanks the goth rocker.

The feud dates back to a party in Los Angeles a couple of years ago. Manson went to the toilet to take a pee and, mid-stream, decides to spit his chewing gum into the urinal. Somehow he misses, and the gum sticks in his pubic hair. Perturbed, Manson wanders back into the party and asks if anyone has a pair of scissors on them. Matt Dillon replies that he has a pair in his bag and would be happy to lend them.

So Manson wanders off and carefully cuts the gum away from his penis. When he brings the scissors back to Dillon, the actor gets curious, and asks why the singer needed them. Embarrassed but amused, Manson decides to explain. At that point Dillon cuts him off with a look of disgust... and has not spoken to him since.

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Another one bites the dust! Anne Heche and her husband, Coley Laffoon, are the latest celebrity duo to split. Entertainment Tonight is reporting that Ellen's ex is romantically involved with her Men In Trees costar, James Tupper.

Of course!

Anne and Coley have one kid.

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You guys like my mad PhotoShop skills? If this whole writing thing doesn't work out... maybe I could work for Perez Hilton!
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Take a nice long look at Jennifer Aniston's schnoz. Why? Because Us Weekly is reporting -- in their new issue -- that she had a nose job, courtesy of the guy who transformed Ashlee Simpson into an Olsen. This surgery reportedly took place on January 20 in Beverly Hills. And the reason for the nose job is that she's wanted one for more than a decade... to fix the the bad one she had 12 years ago.

Can't wait to see if she looks like a new person a la Jennifer Grey... or if this will be more of a Cameron Diaz situation.

Suz-and-Brandy.jpgThis totally isn't gonna be funny... My girl Brandy reportedly killed somebody!

No, she didn't go O.J. on us. She was involved in a car accident on December 30 -- in which someone died -- and it appears to be her fault.

According to TMZ.com, Brandy was on the 405 Freeway in LA doing 65 in her 2007 Land Rover. She didn't notice that the cars in front of her slowed down and she plowed into one of them. That car hit another car -- a 2005 Toyota -- which then crashed into the center divider. As the Toyota came to a stop, it was hit by another car. The driver of the smashed up Toyota was taken to the hospital and died!

Apparently drugs or alcohol weren't factors in the crash, so Brandy wasn't arrested. So crazy! Reminds me of when Mrs. McSteamy -- Rebecca Gayheart -- ran down that boy back in 2001.

Tragic!

E_KirkDouglasMichael_136.jpgI'm tired, hungry and cranky this morning afternoon. And something I don't want to read about when I'm tired, hungry and cranky? Kirk Douglas's sexual history. Yes, the 90-year-old father of Michael Douglas, who himself ain't much to look at -- that wrinkly prune, is sharing his sex secrets in a new book -- Let's Face It - 90 Years of Living, Loving and Learning -- that I recommend you never buy.

Some lowlights:

  • He lost his virginity to his high school English teacher.

  • He was obsession with a some redhead when he was a school kid and wrote her love notes with words like "ecstasy."

  • He talks about sleeping with a "big, tall blond" German stewardess. He shares that they had enthusiastic sex sessions in which she would scream, 'I'm a Nazi!' -- which was his cue to slap her.

    It's stories like this for which the term "too much information" was coined.

  • I have a meeting first thing today so we'll have to start Blabbing a little later today. But to keep you entertained, here's a recap of last night's American Idol: Memphis.

    I've learned to expect the unexpected in Memphis.

    For one, Paula was extremely calm and normal. And to top that -- there were a few contestants who proved my quick prejudging skills were on the fritz.

    Some call him Osama, others Jesus, Castro or even a homeless bum. What about the next American Idol? When it comes down to it, Sean Michel says, "all of us are homeless. All of us are poor inside." This cat is loaded -- with vocal talent.

    Keep reading